The Arsenal captain, fresh off his second goal of the season, saw the humor in being reminded he'd already doubled his previous year's tally.

Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard recently offered a witty retort to Sky Sports anchor Dave Jones, who playfully highlighted the midfielder's impressive start to the new campaign. Following his goal in Arsenal's commanding victory over Coventry, Odegaard was reminded that he had already surpassed his entire goal tally from the previous season.

The Norwegian international netted Arsenal's third goal in their 3-0 triumph against Coventry on Friday night. This marks the team's second consecutive 3-0 win within six days, having also secured a Community Shield victory against Manchester City by the same scoreline.

Odegaard's strike against Coventry was his second of the season, a notable improvement on the single goal he managed last term. His lighthearted response to Jones, stating, "Thanks for reminding me," quickly became a talking point, according to reporting by Mirror - Football.

Martin Odegaard's Witty Reply to Sky Sports

After netting his goal against Coventry, a somewhat scuffed effort that still found its way past goalkeeper Carl Rushworth, Odegaard maintained his playful demeanor. When questioned about the finish, he sarcastically remarked with a smile, "Top finish I would say."

The goal marked Odegaard's second of the current season, an early sign of his rejuvenated form. This stands in contrast to last season, when his sole goal came in a 2-1 win against Brighton at the Emirates Stadium. His performance against Coventry earned him the Player of the Match award.

Bouncing Back from Injury Struggles

Martin Odegaard openly admitted that the previous season was a significant challenge for him. He explained, "I think last season was a big struggle for me, lots of injuries and weird situations with bad luck." He described how these setbacks prevented him from finding a consistent rhythm, making it difficult to perform at 100 percent.

However, the Arsenal captain confirmed he feels fully recovered and in peak condition. "It was hard, but I feel good now, my body is good. I had a good summer, a good World Cup and a good pre-season. Now I'm feeling 100 per cent and that always helps," Odegaard stated, signaling his readiness to perform at his best once again.

Arsenal's Title Defense Ambitions

Arsenal's strong start, including two clean-sheet victories, sets a positive tone for their Premier League title aspirations. Only three teams in history have successfully gone back-to-back in the Premier League, but Odegaard emphasized that reclaiming the title is the team's clear objective.

"For sure that's the mindset," Odegaard affirmed regarding their ambitions. "We don't feel we have to defend anything. We want to do it again and that's the mindset. Last year is finished now, we want to do it again and we want to attack it and fight for it again." He praised the team's opening performance, calling it "The perfect start. It's always good to start with a win. A win at home, three goals and a clean sheet. It was really solid."

Frequently Asked Questions

How many goals has Martin Odegaard scored this season for Arsenal?

Martin Odegaard has scored two goals for Arsenal this season, notably surpassing his single goal tally from the entire previous season.

What was Martin Odegaard's response to the Sky Sports host's comment?

When reminded by Sky Sports host Dave Jones that he had already scored more goals this season, Martin Odegaard replied with a smile, "Thanks for reminding me."

How did Arsenal start their Premier League title defense?

Arsenal began their season with a strong start, securing two consecutive 3-0 victories, including a win in the Community Shield against Manchester City and a league triumph over Coventry.

Why did Martin Odegaard mention struggling last season?

Martin Odegaard attributed his struggles last season to "lots of injuries and weird situations with bad luck," which prevented him from finding rhythm and playing at 100 percent fitness.

What is Arsenal's mindset for the current Premier League season?

Arsenal's mindset for the current season is to "do it again" and attack the title, rather than simply defending it, according to captain Martin Odegaard.